Awards & Recognitions

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, has long been recognized as one of the most influential trial lawyers in Chicago and nationwide. In 2025, Forbes once again honored Bob’s leadership and achievements by selecting him for its America’s Top Lawyers list, a recognition reserved for attorneys whose work has influenced landmark cases, high-stakes litigation, and shaped the future of legal thinking. For over 40 years, Bob Clifford has built a…

Clifford Law Offices named ‘Illinois Powerhouse’ in Law360’s 2025 Regional Powerhouses series, which honors firms that are leading the legal field in their states through high-profile cases, consistent results, and professional leadership. Known for its exceptional results in complex legal cases, Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices received this recognition following a year of significant outcomes for clients, totaling over $200 million in verdicts and settlements across a variety of practice areas, including aviation, transportation, medical malpractice,…

Four attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been included in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which recognizes top attorneys across the United States. Firm founder and senior partner Robert A. Clifford is recognized alongside partners Bradley M. Consgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, and Keith A. Hebeisen for their work representing plaintiffs in high-stakes cases and complex litigation. For more than forty years, Clifford Law Offices has taken pride in righting the heaviest…

Nineteen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition, a testament to the firm’s longstanding record of excellence. A leader in the profession, Robert A. Clifford, the firm’s founder and senior partner, has earned a place on the Best Lawyers list for over three decades. He is joined by partners Richard F. Burke, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty, who have been recognized…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Chicago. A highly regarded Chicago medical malpractice attorney, Sarah King is known for her record-breaking case results that provide justice, financial security, and closure to victims of catastrophic injuries that result from medical negligence. Throughout her career, she has secured justice for numerous families, including a record-setting…

In an interview with Lawdragon, Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares the personal journey that led him to become one of the top personal injury attorneys in Chicago. Brad recalls a pivotal moment from his childhood that exposed him to the world of personal injury law and set his career in motion. At just 10 years old, a devastating accident changed his family’s life, leaving both his parents with lasting, life-altering injuries…

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers Award by The National Law Journal in the category of Medical Malpractice. This national honor recognizes the firm’s exceptional results, leadership, and long-standing commitment to advocating for victims of medical negligence. With a track record of impressive, record-breaking results, the firm’s medical malpractice team has consistently demonstrated success in handling some of the most complex and high-stakes medical negligence cases in Illinois and beyond….

Three attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which recognizes rising global legal leaders. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy are listed among the top attorneys worldwide who are shaping the future of the legal profession through leadership, innovation, and dedication to justice. Inclusion on the Lawdragon X – The Next Generation list is a reflection of not…

Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). The 2,100+ volunteer member organization is comprised of attorneys who donate their time and legal knowledge to help thousands of low-income Chicagoans each year. “All of us at Clifford Law Offices are very proud of Kris’ generous giving of his time and expertise to those who are…